Medicare Supplement (Medigap)

I recently retired and so my husband and I needed all new medical, prescription and dental insurance. Melissa Barnickel at Baygroup Insurance was recommended to me by a friend. I had looked at different insurance plans myself, and it was just overwhelming!

We have seen the dramatic effect the stock and housing markets have on your retirement plans; during a correction, it can be devastting. Are you financially and emotionally prepared to handle the high cost of long-term care combined with future market corrections?

We have seen the dramatic effect the stock and housing markets have on your retirement plans; during a correction, it can be devastting. Are you financially and emotionally prepared to handle the high cost of long-term care combined with future market corrections?

Panel of professionals to help plan ahead for a loved one in crisis or for your senior years so you can age gracefully. These professionals will provide the tools and resources necessary to help you. Bring your questions and learn about your options with the help of a pharmacist, long term care specialist, elder law attorney, geriatric care manager, move coordinator and home modification specialist.

The new year is set to bring in an unwelcome surprise for many seniors in America when it comes to their taxes. Those 65 and older who itemize their medical expenses will now only be able to claim a deduction once their cost reaches 10% of their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)- up from 7.5% in previous years. This change technically went into effect on December 31, 2012, but if a senior or their spouse reached the age of 65 between then and December 31, 2016, the 7.5% rate was then locked-in for that time period due to a large opposition from seniors carrying the highest burden of medical bills. However, this all changes on January 1, 2017 when the 10% cut-off for medical expenses becomes the rule, not the exception, for everyone.

The Social Security maze requires a skilled and patient guide. Melissa has an uncommon mastery of the details, a delightful sense of humor, and a commitment to her clients that puts her in a league of her own. She is a remarkable talent!